The Cloverdale Church in Boise, Idaho celebrated the consecration of its remodeled sanctuary on Dec. 4, 2021. The $1.2 million renovation was an extensive project, ultimately serving 827 members. Highlights included a complete redesign of the platform, lobby, restrooms and parent room. Plus, the project included upgrading to new audio and video system(s), new theater-type seating, a new [...]
Shine 104.9 (KEEH) raised $258,752 at their annual Fall Sharathon event in October 2021. This is an all-time high for the station, surpassing the previous year’s record of $251,000. The funding will assist with tower rent, staff paychecks, advertising, electricity and outreach events. “I can remember my first Sharathon here at KEEH more than 20 [...]
At the foot of the Blue Mountains, surrounded by fields of wheat and onions, it would be difficult to go to Walla Walla University by accident. Many students feel pressure when choosing where to pursue their higher education. Sometimes, however, the simplest gestures or the grandest miracles can show God’s calling. Meet six students who [...]
How many New Year's resolutions have you made through the years? Did they really work? Instead of making resolutions that may or may not stick, consider the following seven ways to start the new year in prayer. 1. A prayer for new beginnings: Creator God, thank you for giving us another year of life. We [...]
Most Christians have never completely read their Bible. Many start, but then get overwhelmed. Did you know you can read the Bible in a year by reading fewer than four chapters a day? Our 2022 Bible reading plan is laid out chronologically. It's a fantastic way to gain important historical context.
Adventist education provides families and students with a robust learning platform. Here are ten reasons why Adventist schools are a good choice. Spiritual Focus Seventh-day Adventist schools focus on preparing students not just for success in this life, but for eternity. The ultimate goal of each teacher is to see each student in a personal [...]
Psychologists frequently use the words “toxic stress” to describe what prolonged adversity does to our brain, especially the developing brains of children. Without adult support, toxic stress can significantly and negatively impact a child. Knowing this, I can’t help but wonder if stress in our homes in the middle of a pandemic. For some children, [...]
Imagine you're in a doctor’s exam room. You see an exhausted middle-aged woman walk in with a 7-year-old boy. The boy is clearly hyperactive, spending the entire visit bouncing around the room while his mother tries to calm him down. She mentions to the doctor how he is inattentive in school and struggles to do [...]
The Adventist educational system serves more than 1.9 million students each year. We've been committed to quality Christian education for a long time. In fact, our educational roots predate the American Civil War. But longevity alone doesn't make us great. Adventist education's greatness lies in its commitment to rise above the status quo and make [...]
Adventist education is very special to me and my family. Honestly, it changed my family tree. I am extremely thankful for its influence on my life as a student. Now, as a parent, it's important to me that my kids also succeed in school. While embracing academic success, I am also trying to balance the [...]
